To Remember is to Live – Stories of a Lifetime
The Dancenema Cultural Association, with the support of the ALGARVE 2030 program and the Municipality of Portimão, presents “Remembering is Living – Stories of a Life”, an artistic and community project whose main objectives are education through art, the promotion of quality of life, social integration, overcoming prejudices and the connection between different generations.
From truthful testimonies of stories lived by senior volunteers, a plot will be created in which six episodes will be filmed, which will then be published, and which will culminate in a dance show, performed by three dance professionals, with the participation of the senior community.
The project begins with an approach to the senior community, with movement and dramatic expression classes for this population.
This initiative will last for three years, with the following chronology:
2025 – Dance/dramatic expression classes in the municipality’s nursing homes, interviews/conversations, research, recording of episodes.
2026 – Creation of the show, rehearsals, continuation of artistic classes for the senior community, shows for schools and the general public of the municipality of Portimão.
2027- Circulation of the show.
The activities will be conducted by teachers Rita Rodrigues (theater) and Ana Brito (dance).
<a href="https://youtu.be/ZhQU4XjQ3ZU" title="https://youtu.be/ZhQU4XjQ3ZU" target="_blank">EPISODE 1 – CHILDHOOD GAMES
In this inaugural episode, participants delve into the memories of their childhood to remember the most popular games that marked generations. Between street games, songs and traditions, we revisit these experiences in a completely different setting from the original, showing how some games cross generations.
EPISODE 2 – FIRST LOVES, MEMORIES THAT STAY FOREVER IN THE HEART
In this episode, we share sweet, innocent and emotional stories, remembering that feeling that you never forget. Between smiles, shyness and unique memories, we discover how love marks life at any age.